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Flames dance in burnt cinders flickering like fireflies smothering the mundane to stir passion By Rhonda Johnson-Saunders, January 24, 2012 Third Place in any form/ any theme, 2 -12 contest

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/27/2012 7:22:00 PM

Rhonda you did GREAT with this cinquain. I just love these short forms, don't you. Big congrats on your well deserved win.

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 1/27/2012 10:11:00 PM

Thanks!! I do love the short forms and the challenge of saying so much in so few words

Jon Arno

Date: 1/27/2012 6:19:00 PM

Congratulations on your amazing write. Good job. Best regards, Jon

Christopher Bunton

Date: 1/27/2012 3:38:00 PM

Congratulations on your win!

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 1/27/2012 10:12:00 PM

Thanks, Christopher!! Blessings, Rhonda

Bob Quigley

Date: 1/27/2012 10:21:00 AM

This speaks so well of the inner fires within us all. Nicely done Rhonda. And welcome to the soup. Hope to read much more from you

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 1/27/2012 1:21:00 PM

Thank you, Bob, for the kinds words and the warm welcome!! Blessings, Rhonda

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 1/27/2012 10:13:00 AM

Congratulations on your placement in Brian's "Two to Twelve" contest Rhonda. Love, Carol

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 1/27/2012 1:20:00 PM

Thanks again, Carol!!

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 1/25/2012 9:17:00 AM

ah the beauty of luv and passion exudes from these lines Rhonda.. feeling those flames luv.. fine imagery..

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 1/25/2012 11:21:00 AM

Thanks, Linda-Marie! As a new poet to "Soup", I'm always looking for constructive criticism from accomplished poets such as yourself. I'm hoping to improve. Thanks again, Rhonda

Doris Culverhouse

Date: 1/25/2012 6:17:00 AM

enjoyed your work today....I wrote one similar a while back....about a condle flicker. Thanks for your comments!

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 1/25/2012 6:24:00 AM

Thanks Doris! Going back to find your similar piece. Blessings, Rhonda

Francine Roberts

Date: 1/24/2012 11:44:00 PM

love this, hope you will try a senryu for my current contest, this has the subtlety I am hoping to find in my senryu entries

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 1/24/2012 11:49:00 PM

Thanks, Francine! I love the haiku / senryu form. I will attempt an entry for your contest. Blessings, Rhonda